Emergency Medical Technician / in Bernalillo

Schedule

Tuesday–Thursday, 12:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. (36 hours weekly)

Position Overview

Responds to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to patients within a correctional facility. Assists with initial examinations upon intake and responds to day-to-day medical issues among the inmate population.

Essential Job Duties

• Provides rapid response to apparent medical emergencies throughout the correctional facility
• Assesses and identifies health problems of new patients and develops medical records; additional care is provided based on assessment and historical information
• Documents medical history, treatment, and prescription drug use for patients
• Helps restock, sterilize, and maintain medical emergency bags and equipment

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements

• Successful completion of an Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic course
• Current and unrestricted certification or registration in the state of employment
• Prior experience in a correctional or jail setting is preferred

Competencies

• Clear and effective verbal and written communication with coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients
• Excellent verbal and written comprehension
• Excellent deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to use a computer and learn a variety of software, including site-specific programs
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment
• Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates

Employment Requirements

• Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position
• Must have current CPR/BLS certification
• Must have current TB test (taken within one year)
• Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as those listed in the Employee Handbook
• Willing to assist coworkers and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers
• Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements

Security Requirements

• Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Ability to remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs
• Ability to position oneself in different spaces
• Ability to convey and discern information in conversation; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances
• Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations
• Frequently transports objects up to 50 pounds

Work Environment

Work is performed inside a correctional facility. Employees are exposed to some level of risk and/or harm by inmates, including exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Employee is expected to work in accordance with all security rules and regulations to minimize the risk of danger and/or harm to themselves or other employees.